Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2023
Lewiston imposes heavy load ban on roads
Public Works posted orange signs on 16 roads Friday limiting weight loads to 23,000 pounds and under. Thawing season makes roads susceptible to damage from heavy weight traffic, officials say.
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PublishedFebruary 15, 2023
Lewiston relining over 7 miles of sewer lines
Pipes along nearly 70 streets will be relined before May, causing the need for residents on affected streets to temporarily not use sinks, tubs and toilets.
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2023
Photos: Durham building shown some love on Valentine’s Day
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
Colorado driver charged in weekend crash in Turner
TURNER — A Colorado man appeared in court Monday, two days after his arrest following a collision on Route 4 on Saturday afternoon, Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Chief Deputy Bill Gagne said. Jordan White, 25, of 6783 Snowshoe Trail in Evergreen, Colorado, is charged with reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon, unlawful possession of methamphetamines, driving […]
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PublishedFebruary 13, 2023
After 165 days, Lisbon teachers still without contract
Lisbon Education Association President Rick Beaulé said Lisbon teachers are paid less than most surrounding districts and less than Maine’s new minimum wage for educators.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2023
Poland Winter Festival draws hundreds
People from all around came out Saturday to the second annual Winter Festival for winter fun in support of local nonprofits.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2023
Man arrested after a gun was brandished at youth basketball game in Lewiston
Nathaniel Udoroh, 32, was arrested after an argument at a youth basketball game Saturday.
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PublishedFebruary 8, 2023
Panel declines review of 2020 shooting involving Lewiston corporal
Lewiston Police Department Cpl. Jeremy Somma returned fire at a suspect in November 2020.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
Sabattus Fire Department hires 4 full-time firefighters; receives $2 million for new station
Four new firefighters and prospects for a new fire station, funded by a recently secured $2M FEMA grant, were introduced to selectmen Tuesday.
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PublishedFebruary 7, 2023
Tractor-trailer rollover in Livermore closes Canton Road to traffic
A tractor-trailer rollover caused traffic to stop for several hours Tuesday afternoon into the evening in Livermore. Minor injuries were reported from the driver of a second vehicle.
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